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Ben Williams
Global Chief Creative Officer
DEPT®
Ben Williams is an award-winning creative with over 25 years of experience in design and innovation.
Currently, as Global Chief Creative Officer at DEPT®, Ben helps define and drive the global creative vision and output.
In his role, Ben collaborates with creative leaders, strategists, designers, and writers to deliver world-class creative experience strategy, concept development, and creative execution for some of the world's most recognizable brands. Through his work, Ben continually hones processes and ways of working conducive to innovative work that resonates in culture, redefines categories and sets new standards.
In addition to being recognized at award shows including Cannes, D&AD, The Effies, The Clios, The One Show and The Webbys, Ben has been featured in a number global publications, judged a variety of award shows and spoken on stage at some of the most well-known industry events include Cannes, SXSW and Advertising Week in New York.
Prior to DEPT®, Ben spent a number of years at TBWA serving as the Global Chief Creative Experience Officer working across key global accounts including adidas and McDonald’s. Before that, Ben spent time at various other creative agencies including Publicis and AKQA, as well as a decade at R/GA, where he was Global Chief Experience Officer. During his tenure at R/GA, Ben partnered with a wide range of brands including Nike, Jordan Brand, Converse, American Express, Verizon, Equinox, and Samsung.
Before moving to the US from Australia, Ben partnered with agencies large and small before founding his own design studio that represented brands such as Ford, Yellow Pages, Toyota, Kraft, Subaru, Quiksilver, and Sneaker Freaker magazine. In what now feels like a previous life, Ben spent 10 years leading the design and execution of various digital experiences for the biggest touring music festival in the world — Big Day Out.
Currently, as Global Chief Creative Officer at DEPT®, Ben helps define and drive the global creative vision and output.
In his role, Ben collaborates with creative leaders, strategists, designers, and writers to deliver world-class creative experience strategy, concept development, and creative execution for some of the world's most recognizable brands. Through his work, Ben continually hones processes and ways of working conducive to innovative work that resonates in culture, redefines categories and sets new standards.
In addition to being recognized at award shows including Cannes, D&AD, The Effies, The Clios, The One Show and The Webbys, Ben has been featured in a number global publications, judged a variety of award shows and spoken on stage at some of the most well-known industry events include Cannes, SXSW and Advertising Week in New York.
Prior to DEPT®, Ben spent a number of years at TBWA serving as the Global Chief Creative Experience Officer working across key global accounts including adidas and McDonald’s. Before that, Ben spent time at various other creative agencies including Publicis and AKQA, as well as a decade at R/GA, where he was Global Chief Experience Officer. During his tenure at R/GA, Ben partnered with a wide range of brands including Nike, Jordan Brand, Converse, American Express, Verizon, Equinox, and Samsung.
Before moving to the US from Australia, Ben partnered with agencies large and small before founding his own design studio that represented brands such as Ford, Yellow Pages, Toyota, Kraft, Subaru, Quiksilver, and Sneaker Freaker magazine. In what now feels like a previous life, Ben spent 10 years leading the design and execution of various digital experiences for the biggest touring music festival in the world — Big Day Out.